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Find Rider Prider under the'Z'

Find Rider Prider under the'Z'

This week I spent a few hours at a very small Saskatchewan school where I was asked to perform for their celebration of the virtue of zeal.
Free tarot readings as the Riders prepare for Grey Cup

Free tarot readings as the Riders prepare for Grey Cup

I once served as MC at a local fundraiser in my village that featured a comedy act, a hypnotist and a another lady who told fortunes by reading tea leaves, by examining palms and interpreting earthly fate, through the magic of tarot cards.

Volleyball season winding down

Volleyball season is slowly winding down at Maymont Central School. The junior teams finished at the end of October with trips to conference play downs.
Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League plays first game

Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League plays first game

There was a good crowd on hand at the Battleford Arena for the first ever Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey game between the Battleford Beaver Blues and the Radisson Wheatkings.

Construction equipment stolen

If a deal on used construction equipment is offered and seems to good to be true, the deal might be hotter than you think. Between Sept 15 and Oct 19 construction equipment was stolen from businesses in Swift Current and district area.
In winter one day becomes like 40 days and 40 nights

In winter one day becomes like 40 days and 40 nights

Ed, my neighbour next door, has a theory about time becoming longer in the winter. The first winter storm this year caught Ed without snow tires and a drive from Yorkton to Melville took twice as long as usual.
Dekker talks radio to SYPE

Dekker talks radio to SYPE

The general manager of the Battlefords' three radio stations was the guest speaker last week before the Saskatchewan Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs luncheon in the Battlefords.
Keeping children safe from pornography

Keeping children safe from pornography

Pornography Warning Label: "Contents highly addictive. Extremely corrosive to the soul materials enclosed. Be prepared to have your mind twisted, your views of life ravaged, and your spirit shrunk.

Battlefords minor hockey update

Midget AA Barons The Barons held their home tournament on the weekend and played some elite AA teams while earning one win. Friday, the Barons lost 4-3 to the Saskatoon Steel.
Artist draws inspiration from children

Artist draws inspiration from children

Children, for the most part, are a source of happiness and wonder to their parents. For one local artist, her children are also her inspiration, as they amaze her with the creativity through which they view the world.
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